Aps TT running hot any fix for this?
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Aps TT running hot any fix for this? I have the a/c out and It has been in the high 90`s but my car has been running in the 204-215 range. Id like too cool this biatch down a bit. Anyone else have simular issues and how did you fix? I run about 187 on a 70 degree day
Last edited by offaxis; Jun 30, 2012 at 08:37 PM.
From what I've seen. The intercooler placement is too close to the radiator to give a good supply of fresh air or air that hasn't already been heated by the intercooler etc... So while I don't own an F-body APS kit I have worked on them a time or two and it was always a point of concern from me and the owners always spoke of their cars running on the hot side etc... I would try to space the intercooler more forward to allow more air to come between the IC and the radiator as much as possible. GL!
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It completely blocks all of the air. All of the air has to go through it before hitting radiator. It has not over heated and my Iat`s are still good on a hot day but I dont like to run over 200 any time
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Well look again at your brackets holding the IC cause they can be put on backwards. When they are right you will have about an inch more clearance etc... Had that come out on a friends car. Just an easy thing to look at as it fixed everything he had going on heat wise.
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May I ask why? Your engine actually runs significantly more efficiently while wear is also decreased.
Even though I am an E85 nut, I just don't understand why people are scared of running 200+ If you're running coolant, you wont boil over until you're into the 230+ range. I run a 195 Tstat in my 87 Gn on E85 and I've never seen a smoother running 3.8.
I wouldn't worry about it, especially if you're not running A/C. There is a reason all new cars run well over 200+ from the factory. The engine tolerances are better, engine wear is lower, and the fuel burns more efficiently. Just don't get on it while it's super hot if you're worried about detonation, but that's a given anyways.
Even though I am an E85 nut, I just don't understand why people are scared of running 200+ If you're running coolant, you wont boil over until you're into the 230+ range. I run a 195 Tstat in my 87 Gn on E85 and I've never seen a smoother running 3.8.
I wouldn't worry about it, especially if you're not running A/C. There is a reason all new cars run well over 200+ from the factory. The engine tolerances are better, engine wear is lower, and the fuel burns more efficiently. Just don't get on it while it's super hot if you're worried about detonation, but that's a given anyways.
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May I ask why? Your engine actually runs significantly more efficiently while wear is also decreased.
Even though I am an E85 nut, I just don't understand why people are scared of running 200+ If you're running coolant, you wont boil over until you're into the 230+ range. I run a 195 Tstat in my 87 Gn on E85 and I've never seen a smoother running 3.8.
I wouldn't worry about it, especially if you're not running A/C. There is a reason all new cars run well over 200+ from the factory. The engine tolerances are better, engine wear is lower, and the fuel burns more efficiently. Just don't get on it while it's super hot if you're worried about detonation, but that's a given anyways.
Even though I am an E85 nut, I just don't understand why people are scared of running 200+ If you're running coolant, you wont boil over until you're into the 230+ range. I run a 195 Tstat in my 87 Gn on E85 and I've never seen a smoother running 3.8.
I wouldn't worry about it, especially if you're not running A/C. There is a reason all new cars run well over 200+ from the factory. The engine tolerances are better, engine wear is lower, and the fuel burns more efficiently. Just don't get on it while it's super hot if you're worried about detonation, but that's a given anyways.
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Well look again at your brackets holding the IC cause they can be put on backwards. When they are right you will have about an inch more clearance etc... Had that come out on a friends car. Just an easy thing to look at as it fixed everything he had going on heat wise.
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Some people don't choose to do this, but...
I removed my front steel and the styrofoam bumper off of my car. Not only is it weight off the front of the car, but I guess I just took the risk. I don't street drive my car THAT much, so I figure I will just be extra careful on not rear-ending someone.
That combined with cutting out the transam bumper should give you ALOOOOoooot more flow.
I don't have an awesome picture of mine, but this one's ok..... And just so you know, I cut out mine where I can still put the TA cover back on, so if you ever choose to not have a big whole in your front bumper, you don't have too. It's just two screws away from looking stock again.
I removed my front steel and the styrofoam bumper off of my car. Not only is it weight off the front of the car, but I guess I just took the risk. I don't street drive my car THAT much, so I figure I will just be extra careful on not rear-ending someone.
That combined with cutting out the transam bumper should give you ALOOOOoooot more flow.
I don't have an awesome picture of mine, but this one's ok..... And just so you know, I cut out mine where I can still put the TA cover back on, so if you ever choose to not have a big whole in your front bumper, you don't have too. It's just two screws away from looking stock again.
Unfortunately it is one of the cons of a twin water cooled turbo kit. Running water through two things attached to your exhaust system ultimately means you WILL have hotter ECTs. We can just try our best to manage them the best we can. You know?
So unhook water cooled turbos and see if that fixes it??
I deleted my water cooled when I switched to Pte turbos.
It makes sense the hot turbos would push your coolant temp up.
I know DKT has talked about developing an air to water conversion for the fbody aps. Not every one over heats. I know a few people tried becool system and said it helped.
I deleted my water cooled when I switched to Pte turbos.
It makes sense the hot turbos would push your coolant temp up.
I know DKT has talked about developing an air to water conversion for the fbody aps. Not every one over heats. I know a few people tried becool system and said it helped.
